Antique decanters -amethyst English c1850

Pair of amethyst Mell decanters engraved with a meandering band of thistles. English / Scottish c1850.

With a pair flame silver mounted cork stoppers hallmarked Sheffield 1906.

Dia 16 cm.

Feet dia: 10.7 cm.

Weight: 526 grams.

Condition: Very good. 

Note: Mell decanter refers to a specific antique decanter shape — usually English or Scottish, 19th-century blown glass with a narrow neck and rounded body, often coloured and sometimes engraved. These were used historically to hold spirits or wine.

Marris Antiques - I have been a specialist antique glass dealer since 1986.  My stock consists of a wide range of antique 18th and 19th century English and Irish glass including antique drinking glasses, rummers, tumblers, decanters, coloured glass and a selection of late 19th & early 20th century Whitefriars glass. My website displays a small selection of my glass, however, if you are looking for something specific and cannot find it, please do not hesitate to contact me direct from my website contact page,  Email mail@marrisantiqueglass.com or Telephone: +44 (0)7841 500644.